Back to school shopping has commenced and my girls are getting excited to use their new supplies, make new friends, reconnect with old friends, and wear their new clothing. Right now I'm "the mean mommy" because I'm not letting them wear their new threads until school has actually started. I don't want them starting off their new year with faded, stained, or ripped clothes, which inevitably happens when kids are busy being kids. Thankfully The ...
The Blog
Winding Down Summer, Safely with Neutrogena #ChooseSkinHealth
Students may be back in school but the sun is still shining! It's so important to remember to lather up your kids with sunscreen before they head off to school. Since our school has outdoor lineup and recess, with very minimal shade, I made sure my girls have skin protection every morning. My youngest daughter's school is good about reapplying sunscreen each time she goes outside, so I keep a bottle of sunscreen with her teacher for those ...
Washable Shoes from Stride Rite! Made2Play
This back to school season it's all about being trendy while also being comfortable. My girls are true girlie girls and wouldn't sacrifice their fashion for comfort. I'm not sure where they get it from, because I'm ALL about the comfort. I'd take a pair of sneakers over stylish boots any day. I can totally appreciate their fashion sense, though, and love that their personality shines through in their clothing. When I found out that Stride ...
Space Saving and Functional, The Oribel PortaPlay Activity Table is a Hit!
Parents are getting savvy. They want quality baby products that will grow with their baby. They also want space saving, easy storage products that serve their purpose and take up as little space as possible when not in use. When my first daughter was ready for a bouncy seat, we got her one, set it up, and almost immediately dismantled it and returned it. It took up too much space in our NYC apartment and although it came apart for easy ...
A Trip to Belize!? Enter the #NYisWild Photo Challenge
NYer’s have gone wild for #NYisWild! Remember when we first told you about this upcoming #NYisWild photo challenge? Since we first brought this to you, over 4,000 people have signed up for the photo safari, sharing pictures of how #NYisWild from all over NYC. The #NYisWild hashtag has been used over 10,000 times on Instagram alone. You can see some of the images here:https://instagram.com/explore/tags/nyiswild/ There are only 12 days ...
Summer Kitchen Basics with Neoflam Midas Plus Cookware
Almost a year ago my husband gave me the green light to start planning our summer kitchen. From new cabinets to new appliances, and everything else that comes along with building a new kitchen, we had fun designing and creating our entertaining area. Now that we have completed the work and entertain in this new kitchen regularly, I find myself constantly running upstairs to our everyday kitchen to get utensils and cookware. I just need simple ...
Starting off the school year with Peppa Pig
I can't believe my second daughter will be headed to school in just a few weeks. It's not mandatory she goes, but she's been begging to go to school and I'm sure breaking up the daily monotony and socializing her will be a good thing for all of us. She's way more excited to start school than I am about letting her go, but I won't let her know that. Instead, I celebrate her excitement with her and let her choose her back to school ...
Getting Creative on Rainy Days
My girls are absolutely amazing when it comes to creativity, building, and using their imagination. I love the story lines they come up with and listening to how they interact with each other, as well as learn from each other. We recently had the chance to check out Build & Imagine playsets, which are a great fit for my girls and the way they play. Right out of the box, the girls were enthusiastic about trying out a new "toy." I say ...